matt_t_butler Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I understand that some 'modern' lenses for digital cameras have anti-UV coating on their front element. Photographers exploring UV photography suggest 'old' lenses for film cameras may not have the UV coating and are suitable for this application. I have a good collection of FD glass and was wondering if any forum members could advise? Matt B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I understand that some 'modern' lenses for digital cameras have anti-UV coating on their front element. Photographers exploring UV photography suggest 'old' lenses for film cameras may not have the UV coating and are suitable for this application. I have a good collection of FD glass and was wondering if any forum members could advise? Normal glass stops UV not all that far up. There is a small range that people can't see, but gets through glass and films are sensitive to, so the reason for UV filters. (Also, for lens protection.) Skylight filters also stop UV (which makes funny sky colors for color film) and add just a little warming. -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencecochrane Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 One way to find out. Try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 If you have an adapter for FD to EF (or whatever your digital setup is), as Laurence says, try it and let us know what you find out. But you'll have to try more than one since coatings and sech-like varied greatly over time, even on ostensibly 'same' lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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